Razer Nari Essential vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Nari Essential and Sony WH-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Nari Essential vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 250 g
Colour - Black | Silver
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 10 m Razer Nari Essential have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5.
SOUND QUALITY Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Nari Essential.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Razer Nari Essential have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 50 dB -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Mute, volume -
CABLE Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Razer Nari Essential.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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